Professional Staff Nurse - L&D - Lititz
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Lititz
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Join the Labor & Delivery Team at UPMC Lititz!
We’re seeking an experienced Professional Staff Nurse (RN) to join
our Labor & Delivery team on the night shift (7:00 pm – 7:00 am) .
If you’re passionate about providing exceptional, compassionate
care during life’s most meaningful moments, this is an opportunity
to make a real impact. The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered
Nurse who leads and delivers high-quality patient care. This role
is responsible and accountable for managing nursing care for
patients and families through independent judgment, collaboration,
and teamwork. You’ll work closely with physicians and
interdisciplinary partners while demonstrating leadership,
professionalism, and a strong commitment to the nursing profession
and the community. Why Choose UPMC? UPMC is committed to investing
in nurses like you – financially, personally, and professionally –
starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to
advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need
to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support
our nurses: • Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 ( Amount and
eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program , exclusively for 2025-2026
nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment paid over
three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated
amount) • Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually,
plus seven paid holidays each year • Dedicated career ladders ,
including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year,
allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you
for your experience and advanced education • Tuition reimbursement
of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution,
available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for
UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!) *The
Professional Staff Nurse is a valued step in the UPMC nursing
career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and
advancement; salary will be determined based upon education and
nursing experience. Take the next step in your nursing career—apply
now and be part of a caring, dedicated team! Responsibilities:
Builds strong, respectful relationships with patients, families,
colleagues, and leaders through accountability, collaboration, and
professionalism Promotes a safe, inclusive, and culturally aware
work environment while modeling healthy work-life balance and safe
work practices Identifies and communicates workplace safety
concerns to support a safe care environment Educates patients and
families using adult learning principles to support understanding,
recovery, and smooth transitions of care Supports the growth of
students and new staff through mentorship, precepting, and ongoing
feedback Applies the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care to
deliver holistic, patient-centered care Demonstrates critical
thinking to address clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual
patient needs Communicates effectively with the care team,
providing clear documentation and advocating for patient care
improvements Actively participates in shared governance,
professional development, and unit-based initiatives to enhance
care quality Engages in quality improvement and evidence-based
practice to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction Zero to two
years of experience. BSN preferred. The individual must be able to
demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by
his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patients requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as
described in the department policy and procedures. Ability to
establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with
executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers,
ancillary and support staff, other departments, and
patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively
within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities
and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical
thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as
related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking
skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of
the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical
stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of
patients. UPMC offers a variety of flexible options in addition to
traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to
work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay
differential. Employees hired as or who choose to transition into
one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months
of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete
any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are
interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you
are contacted for an interview. Licensure, Certifications, and
Clearances: UPMC approved national certification preferred. Current
licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state
where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure
compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR
required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and
skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate
nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of
hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of
graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results
of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and
void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within
6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted
from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. Basic Life
Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered
Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) Act 31 Child Abuse
Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act
73 FBI Clearance with renewal *Current licensure either in the
state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a
state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)
agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC
state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC
license who later change their residency to the state where the
facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their
residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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